By Azer Parrocha/PNA
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday said it is open to the possibility that Universal Health Care (UHC) may be implemented “gradually” without revenue from higher tobacco excise tax.
Presidential Spokesperson...
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA
MANILA -- Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chairman J. Prospero E. De Vera III on Wednesday reminded government scholars to focus on their studies instead of joining protest rallies.
"If...
By Jose Cielito Reganit/ PNA
MANILA -- The signing of the National Integrated Cancer Act shows that the government is taking serious steps to improve cancer care in the country and gives hope...
by Filane Mikee Cervantes/PNA
MANILA -- Some senators on Wednesday opposed National Youth Commission (NYC) chairperson Ronald Cardema's proposal to revoke the scholarships of "rebellious, anti-government scholars."
Senator Panfilo Lacson said government scholars should not...
by Pamela Mariz Geminiano/PNA
BAGUIO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) has started to administer Japanese Encephalitis vaccines to children in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), one of the four pilot regions in...
By Sarwell Meniano and Roel Amazona/PNA
TACLOBAN CITY -- Measles cases in Eastern Visayas continue to surge as the outbreak has already killed 16 children while nearly 200 cases have been added...